Wineglass Bay Lookout

Well worth the walk. You can also see from the light house. If you can't make the walk to the lookout or the beach , take a drive to the light house and you will see the entry to wineglass bay. Their is also access for wheel chairs too. So everyone can. See it. Just know what you are looking at to be amazed

Well worth the steps up. Also worth the steps down the other side to the beach, which most people didn't do. Going over the isthmus to the beach the other side even more so. A longer, more isolated and almost as pretty beach is the reward.

Just visited Wineglass Bay Lookout in Tasmania — absolutely amazing! The view was breathtaking and the whole place felt so peaceful. It’s about a 25-minute walk from the car park, and totally worth every step.

You’ll need a Park Pass to get see this amazing view which is a reward after walking up the steep path with plenty of steps. A great way to build an appetite I think. Very windy today and a bit cool as it was an early start to beat any crowds, this worked out well as I had the place to myself! There was a 3 mast sail ship in the bay which was cute to see. Binoculars are a great idea. You don’t get the classic Wineglass Bay view that you see on postcards but it’s pretty impressive non the less

Wow. Wow. A spectacular view, and well designed to spread people out. There are a lot of people. The walk is a little strenuous but should be within most people's ability. The view across the bay and further down the peninsula is huge. You get a sense of the perspective of the place. Don't be surprised if your 16 year old doesn't want to walk the extra couple of minutes, but they can await your return, it's a loop track around the lookout. Parking might be hard on busy days, so get up early

This is a popular lookout over Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park. It can be reached by climbing and completing a 3km trek from the carpark up rugged coastal hills to a two level viewing platform. From here you can see the wineglass shape of the bay, the beach down below and lovely seascapes in the distance. It is a good place to rest for 10-15 minutes before making the trek back down or onward to the beach itself. After visiting the Lookout, many choose to climb a long stretch of steps down to the beach to enjoy leisure time there and/or continue with the full Wineglass Bay - Hazards Beach Circuit Track (11km). If you don't wish to do either, simply return the way you came and you'll be back to your vehicle in half an hour.

400 steps to get there, but well worth the effort. Plenty of rest stops along the way too. We were greeted by a very friendly wallaby at the top.

Wineglass Bay Lookout track is a beautiful track, about 1 hour to complete the loop. I went on a fog day so I can't see the bay clearly but it's beautiful. The track is well mantained. Enjoy the walking with beautiful nature arround. There are a lot of car parking on the entrance but you'll need to buy a park pass ticket. I recommend you buy a full national parks pass so you can peace of mind to visit any parks you want. It's better price.

Wineglass Bay is within Tasmania's Freycinet National Park and is one of Australia's most iconic destinations. Cruise ships swing through Ho see it. Named for its unique crescent-shaped shoreline, the bay's curve resembles the rim of a wineglass when viewed from above. Its name, however, comes from a darker past. In the 19th century, the bay was used for whaling, and the waters would turn red, completing the "wineglass" imagery. Thankfully, today, it is just a beautiful beach. Getting to Wineglass Bay is an adventure in itself. The hike begins at the national park's entrance and offers a challenging uphill hike. The first section leads to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, where you're rewarded with views of the turquoise waters. Worth the hourish hike.

Take the 30-40 minute climb (and bring along some water) to take in the famous view of Wineglass bay in Freycinet National Park in Tasmania. We spent about 1-1/4 hour in total including time for photos at the top and some rest breaks along the way. The trail is very well maintained and is mostly a crushed gravel path that winds its way up to the viewpoint at the top. There are considerable granite steps that are a touch uneven so sturdy shoes are the best choice for the journey. If you take you time it's something most anyone can do. It certainly is strenuous at times after a couple flights of stairs but just take your time. You will most likely encounter people coming up as you go down so give them a little encouragement when they ask "is it worth it?"